1998 Ford Contour Hestitation and nearly stalling

1998 FORD CONTOUR
89,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVYTECH4
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Ok so I have a 98 contour and it all of a sudden became hard to start and also if im at a stop light or something, it will hesitate and almost stall when taking off. Help?
Jun 10, 2010 at 7:53 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard
Jun 10, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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